Thad Turnipseed for Alabama State Senate District 5

Birmingham News Endorses Thad

Campaign — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:19:32 +0000

REPUBLICANS

District 5: Three Republicans qualified for the seat Charles Bishop is giving up, but one dropped out because of health concerns. Of the two who remain, Thad Turnipseed is the stronger candidate. The Tuscaloosa resident is director of athletic facilities and capital projects for the University of Alabama.

Turnipseed is intent on reaching across the aisle in an effort to get things done. That shouldn’t be such a refreshing, novel idea, but in the gridlocked state Senate, it is. He supports strong ethics and campaign finance reform measures, and writing budgets based on previous years’ experience with tax collections instead of making projections that often are too rosy and result in spending cuts.

Coach Gene Stallings campaigns in Tuscaloosa and Jefferson County with Thad Turnipseed.

Campaign — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:35:27 +0000

Coach gene Stallings and Thad Turnipseed spent the day on Thursday visiting with some of the great people that live and work in Tuscaloosa and Jefferson County. Coach Stallings met with people at the Mary Ann Phelps Center in Tuscaloosa and took time visit with everyone in attendance.

Paul Vercher and his staff greeted us at the US Steel plant in Fairfield where we had a fantastic lunch with some of the company managers and employees and invited everyone to meet coach Stallings and talk about the issues for District 5.

Hueytown was the next stop and we had a great reception at the North Highlands Baptist Church. A great number of Turnipseed supporters came out to visit with Thad and meet with Coach Stallings. The people of Hueytown have a great Mayor in Delor Baumann. Thanks to all of the great people of Hueytown that came out yesterday.

Our final stop was at Hanna Steel. Pete Hanna, David Monroe and all of the staff met us in the break room. Coach Stallings talked to them a little about Football and a little about politics. He introduced Thad and asked them to support Thad in the coming election in June. Thanks to all of the employees at Hanna that came out.

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April 13, 2010 – Turnipseed Reacts To Opponent’s Withdrawal From State Senate Race

Campaign — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:31:29 +0000

Thad Turnipseed, Republican candidate for State Senate District 5 responded to the announcement today that fellow opponent Howard Garrison is withdrawing from the race. “I certainly wish Howard the best, for his health and in his future endeavors,” Turnipseed said, “I respect anyone who makes the decision to run for public office. Mr. Garrison has run a great campaign. Our team thanks him for that and we wish him and his family the best.”

Turnipseed is one of two candidates now seeking the Republican nomination for the Alabama State Senate District 5 seat in the June 1st primary. “This has been a good race so far” he said. “I expect it to stay that way.” Turnipseed says he plans to continue his campaigning and neighborhood “meet-and-greets” throughout Tuscaloosa, Walker, Jefferson and Winston Counties in the next six weeks leading up to the race.

April 2, 2010 – Thad Turnipseed Receives Backing of US Steel Corp. for Alabama State Senate District 5 Campaign

Campaign — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:29:57 +0000

Fairfield, AL – West Jefferson County’s largest employer, US Steel Corporation, has endorsed Thad Turnipseed, candidate for Alabama State Senate District 5. The US Steel operation based in Fairfield employs over a thousand West Jefferson and West Alabama residents. Turnipseed’s campaign platform emphasizes a non-partisan, results-oriented approach to Montgomery.

Issues of concern in District 5 include employment, recession recovery, and a desire to change the political wrangling in Montgomery that prevents timely, practical solutions to major problems. As a small business owner and administrator for University of Alabama Athletics, Turnipseed has faced issues ranging from meeting payroll as a small business owner to working with large groups on multi-million dollar projects, with success at all levels.

March 22, 2010 – Turnipseed seeking District 5 Senate seat

Campaign — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:50:44 +0000

From Jasper’s Daily Mountain Eagle:

Thad Turnipseed, a Tuscaloosa resident, has announced his candidacy for State Senate District 5.

Turnipseed will be a candidate in the Republican primary on June 1. Other Republicans seeking the spot are Howard Garrison and Greg Reed. Seeking the Democratic nomination is Brett Wadsworth and Bill Cleghorn.

Turnipseed said he respects his competition in the Republican primary, but he said he feels he’s the most “blue collar” candidate.

“I’m more blue collar than anybody in the race,” he said. “I think I connect with Walker County people more than any other person in the race. By that, I mean that I’m hard working and I’m a good, family man like the people of this area.”

Despite deciding to run as a Republican for specific reasons, toeing the party line isn’t a main concern for Turnipseed.

“I’m conservative. I believe in small business. I also don’t believe in big government, but being a Republican is not what drives me,” he said. “I want to put the people back into politics.”

Campaign announces offical kick-off party

Campaign — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:09:42 +0000

Come out to Water Oaks in Tuscaloosa on December 31 and join Thad as we officially kick off his campaign for Alabama State Senate in District 5. We will have a fish fry, and for the kids, a petting farm, moon walk and pony rides. After dinner and a presentation from Thad, we will end the evening with a great fireworks presentation. Bring your family and friends as we show Thad and his family our support.

Dec. 31, 2009 – 3:00 – 7:00 at Water Oaks (Click here for directions)

3:00 – 5:00 Petting farm, moon walk and pony rides

5:00 – 6:00 Dinner will be a Fish fry with hot dogs for the kids

6:00 – 6:15 – Program

6:15 – 6:45 – Fireworks

UA athletics official touts nonpartisan approach

Campaign — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:57:26 +0000

TUSCALOOSA | Thad Turnipseed, a University of Alabama athletics department official, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama Senate in District 5, which includes north-central Tuscaloosa County.

Turnipseed, who is making his first bid for public office, is seeking the Republican nomination in next year’s election but said he would take a nonpartisan approach to governing.

“I am going to try to be the non-candidate — the candidate who does not act like a candidate in a partisan way and works for the people,” he said. “I don’t think it is the issues that matter right now. I think the root of the problem is nobody gets along with anybody, and I want to change that.

“We need people down there (in Montgomery) who get along with each other and put Alabama first.”

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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Campaign — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:32:56 +0000

I know that we all lead very busy lives with church events, football games, school and raising our children, but let us all remember to pause for a time today to remember those who perished on that day 68 years ago.

Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. God bless our Veterans!

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November 30, 2009 – Thad Turnipseed Announces Candidacy For State Senate District 5

Campaign — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:32 +0000

Thad Turnipseed of Tuscaloosa kicks off his campaign for Alabama State Senate this week. Turnipseed is seeking the Republican nomination for District 5, which covers western Jefferson County, northeast Tuscaloosa County, Walker County, and southern Winston County. “Right now our state needs leaders in the Legislature who are able, and most of all willing to find solutions to the problems we face in Alabama,” said Turnipseed on his decision to seek the office. “I believe I have the experience we need to start finding solutions to these issues. I may not always have all the answers, but I know how to work to solve problems.”

Turnipseed currently serves as Director of Athletic Facilities, Capital Projects and Events with The University of Alabama Athletic Department. He also serves as Director of Football External Affairs with the UA athletic department. In addition, he is owner of Turnipseed Enterprises, a Tuscaloosa homebuilding company. Turnipseed is married to Melissa Nix Turnipseed, a native of Jefferson County whose grandfather Brunner Nix served as Sheriff of Walker County. The couple has four children. Turnipseed is a 1995 graduate of The University of Alabama and played on Alabama’s 1992 National Championship team. He is also active in several local community organizations. Turnipseed’s detailed plan for District 5 can be found at www.voteturnipseed.com.

Turnipseed Campaign Celebrates With Supporters at the West Alabama Christmas Parade

Campaign — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:07:03 +0000

Join Thad Turnipseed and his supporters Monday, December 7 for the West Alabama Christmas Parade in downtown Tuscaloosa. Thad and his supporters will gather before the parade at 6p.m. on 12th Street between 20th Street and Greensboro Avenue. Look for Thad’s blue truck decorated with lights and signs. Stop by and show your support for the Turnipseed For State Senate campaign! We look forward to seeing you!